A number of groups in Caithness were on a long list of Scottish awards from the lottery. Caithness KLICS (SCIO) Medium Grants Scotland: Improving Lives £76,763 Highland The group will use the funding to offer a range of activities for young carers, including weekly group sessions and after school sessions to reduce stress and provide respite bringing some normality into their lives.

18/7/2018 : Educational Institutions

Not For Profit Budding Engineers Takes Off In Caithness

Budding Engineers - Certificate of School Engagement for Inspiration by DYW North East Scotland. Budding Engineers are delighted to have received certification for Developing the Young Workforce, with a Certificate of School Engagement for Inspiration by DYW North East Scotland.

4/7/2017 : Educational Institutions

Budding Engineers summer CAD School

At present, I am considering the idea of running a summer CAD School, this idea would depend on firstly any student interest in the Caithness County. So many people think that CAD is all about engineering, well it's not, if you wish to design your ideas for doing your embroidery then you can, if you would like to design your own jewellery then you can, if you wish to design your own house then you can.

7/10/2016 : Hotels & Inns

Two Wick Businesses Pick Up Awards

WINNERS OF HIGHLAND BUSINESS AWARDS 2016 ANNOUNCED. Pultneytown Peoples Project and Mackays Hotel.

10/8/2015 : Training

Employability Fund Programme - Work Placement Scheme

Pulteneytown People's Project is contracted to deliver The Employability Fund Programme for Skills Development Scotland (SDS). The purpose of the programme is to prepare people for employment or further training opportunities in their chosen work interest area, by supporting them to improve their knowledge and basic skills required for their chosen sector. The programme focuses on work-based knowledge, skills and experience to be gained both within our training centre and on work placements, with any relevant training needs being addressed as per each participant’s individual training plan.

25/3/2015 : Marine Services

Life Jacket Certification Now Available In Wick From MUT

MUT, WATERSPORTS, WICK ARE DELIGHTED TO ANNOUNCE THAT WE ARE NOW A SERVICE POINT FOR SEA SAFE. THEY OFFER A SERVICE AND CERTIFICATION FOR ANY LIFEJACKETS THAT ARE FOR COMMERCIAL USE.

28/10/2014 : Training

Keeping employee training at the forefront ensures things DON'T go with a BANG!!!

November, a month where it's commonplace to hear the cracks, whistles and bangs of fireworks. Great fun at the time, but a Health & Safety nightmare! For businesses such noises, at any time of year, can herald major problems, so it is vital to ensure your employees are fully up-to-date with their training.

11/4/2014 : Marine Services

Sea Survival Trainng Course - RYA FIRST AID

First course being run in Wick Wednesday 30th April 2014 This is a one day course and it covers all the usual first aid subjects, but from a boating perspective. It is aimed at anyone who goes afloat, whether on inland waters, rivers or at sea.

19/2/2013 : Training

Boost for Pultneytown Advice Centre

At today�s Caithness and Sutherland Area Committee members awarded Pulteneytown People�s project �90,506 from the Deprived Area Fund which will be used to provide services to local people through the Advice Centre. This will be used to support the work of the one-stop shop to provide local people help and advice with benefits, staying on at school, re-training, housing issues and applying for jobs.

15/10/2012 : Marine Services

Sea Survival Course - 28th November

A GROUP of Caithnessians recently had the opportunity to get to grips with the world of undersea robotics. The short training programme was delivered by Wick-based specialist subsea training company Mackay Underwater Technology Limited.